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Case No. 15519Assault causing harm · Co. Longford · 1 Oct 2021

Man jailed for Longford apartment stabbing

On October 1, 2021, Grigorijus Sibika (54), a Lithuanian man, stabbed Donates Mejeris, a man, several times during an altercation at an apartment at Top Flat, Keanes Garage, Strokestown Road, Longford town. The victim suffered a deep 8cm wound on his forehead and another deep head wound, which were described as life changing injuries. Sibika pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at Longford Circuit Court. In November 2024 he was sentenced to two and a half years in jail, with the final nine months of a 39-month term suspended for 18 months on conditions including alcohol treatment and engagement with Probation Services.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced11 Nov
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A man was stabbed several times at an apartment in Longford town.
  • The victim suffered an 8cm wound on the top of his forehead and another deep wound on the top of his head.
  • The victim was left with significant, life changing injuries.
Where
The stabbing took place at Top Flat, Keanes Garage, Strokestown Road, Longford.
When
The assault took place on October 1, 2021.
Cause
The assault happened during an altercation between the two men.
Weapon
The accused took a large knife from the kitchen and stabbed the victim multiple times.
Investigation
  • Gardaí found the weapon under the accused's pillow, with some blood on the sheets.
  • In interview, the accused denied any wrongdoing and said his memory was impaired.
Other details
  • The victim had been drinking vodka for several hours with the accused and another man before the attack.
  • The accused had nine previous convictions.
Charges
The accused pleaded guilty to assault causing harm.
In court
The case was heard at Longford Circuit Court.
Sentence
  • The accused was sentenced to two and a half years in jail.
  • The judge imposed a 39-month sentence and suspended the final nine months for 18 months on conditions including alcohol treatment and engagement with Probation Services.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim sustained a long deep 8cm wound on the top of his forehead and another deep wound on the top of his head. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe victim was left with significant life changing injuries. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe stabbing took place at an apartment in Longford town at Top Flat, Keanes Garage, Strokestown Road. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault took place on October 1, 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe assault happened during an altercation between the two men. (longfordleader.ie)
  • weaponThe accused took a large knife from the kitchen and stabbed the victim multiple times. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí found the weapon under the accused's pillow, with some blood on the sheets. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí interviewed the accused, who denied any wrongdoing and said his memory was impaired. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded guilty to assault causing harm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe accused was sentenced to two and a half years in jail. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a 39-month sentence and suspended the final nine months for 18 months on conditions including alcohol treatment and engagement with Probation Services. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe victim had been drinking vodka for several hours with the accused and another man before the attack. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe accused had nine previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Nov2024
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    'Blood everywhere' as man jailed for inflicting 'life changing' injuries during Longford apartment stabbing

    Reports the sentencing of Grigorijus Sibika, including the court's findings, the sentence and the suspension conditions.

    convicted, Grigorijus Sibika, 54, male, Lithuanian, named, non-irishGrigorijus Sibikavictim, Donates Mejeris, male, non-irish (judged from name)Donates Mejeris